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The term "proscribe" has been employed in literature as a powerful marker of prohibition and ideological resistance. In "Doña Perfecta" by Benito Pérez Galdós, the Spanish rendition "proscribir" is used to denote an enforced ban, reflecting the societal pressures and moral dictates of the era [1]. Similarly, in George Santayana’s "The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress," the act of proscribing Homer is portrayed as a deliberate rejection of prevailing ideals, serving as a rhetorical tool to protest against what the author deems frivolous cultural norms [2]. Together, these examples highlight how "proscribe" functions not only as a word of legal or social restriction but also as a symbol of dissent and cultural critique in literary discourse.
  1. proscribir t proscribe.
    — from Doña Perfecta by Benito Pérez Galdós
  2. To proscribe Homer was a marked way of protesting against the frivolous reigning ideals.
    — from The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress by George Santayana

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